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A beverage service framework is provided which is easily and safely portable using one hand for carrying a beverage container, stemmed glasses, and other service items. The base of the framework is designed to securely retain an unopened beverage container in approximately horizontal orientation and

A beverage service framework is provided which is easily and safely portable using one hand for carrying a beverage container, stemmed glasses, and other service items. The base of the framework is designed to securely retain an unopened beverage container in approximately horizontal orientation and to securely retain a beverage container opener, foil cutter, drip collar, napkins, and coasters. The base alternatively supports an open beverage container standing upright. The base is connected by one or more columns to a top member forming a carrying handle whereon are mounted a plurality of retainers for securely retaining inverted stemmed glasses, thus providing all items necessary for a comprehensive beverage service.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A beverage service framework comprising:A. a first retention means comprising a base of said framework for securely retaining a beverage container in an approximately horizontal orientation within said framework;B. support means comprising a base plate of said base for supporting s

[ We claim:] [1.] A beverage service framework comprising:A. a first retention means comprising a base of said framework for securely retaining a beverage container in an approximately horizontal orientation within said framework;B. support means comprising a base plate of said base for supporting said beverage container in upright orientation;C. a second retention means comprising stemware hangers for securely retaining a plurality of stemmed glasses in inverted orientation; said stemware hangers having one or more openings wherein said one or more openings are fitted with an insert comprising a mouth, a seat, and one or more flexible flaps across said mouth to receive and retain said stem and support said base of said stemmed glasses in said inverted orientation in said seat;D. a third retention means comprising said base of said framework for securely retaining an opener, foil cutter, drip collar, napkins, and coasters as necessary for a comprehensive beverage service;E. framework carrying means comprising a handle that in combination with said base and said stemware hangers provides for safe, one-handed carrying of a fully loaded beverage service framework.